Hemiphylacus alatostylus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alatostylus
ID:
656400
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Hern.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 20: 548 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000655732
Common Names
- Hemiphylacus alatostylus
- Alatostylus Hemiphylacus
- Alatostylus's Hemiphylacus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hemiphylacus alatostylus (also called Alatostylus Whitlow-grass, among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial plant with small, white flowers. It is native to the Caucasus region, and is found in rocky, grassy, and alpine habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hemiphylacus alatostylus has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin problems. It has also been used as a source of food and forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, 4-petalled, with yellow anthers. Seed: Small, black, oval. Seedlings: Covered in white hairs.
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Hemiphylacus alatostylus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade.
Where to Find Hemiphylacus alatostylus
Hemiphylacus alatostylus is native to Japan and Korea.
Hemiphylacus alatostylus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hemiphylacus alatostylus?
Hemiphylacus alatostylus
What type of plant is Hemiphylacus alatostylus?
A flowering plant
Where is Hemiphylacus alatostylus found?
The Caucasus region
Species in the Hemiphylacus genus
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-277699: Based on the initial data import
Luis Hernández Sandoval (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Hern.' in the authors string.